Prepare to carry out cleaning operations on information communication technology (ICT) equipment Overview This standard is about making preparations to clean ICT equipment. It includes confirming instructions for the work to be carried out and the state of the equipment to be cleaned. It is important to select the appropriate equipment for the cleaning to be undertaken and prepare the equipment properly. ASTICT1 1
Performance criteria P1 P2 P3 P4 have sufficient correct details about the cleaning operations that you are required to carry out have sufficient instructions or specific information that could affect cleaning operations have the authority to carry out the cleaning operations clarify any details, instructions or specific information that you do not understand P5 have sufficient details about what equipment, tools and materials you might need P6 confirm that equipment, tools and materials are available when you need them P7 confirm that equipment is operating properly and is safe to use P8 confirm that tools are safe to use P9 confirm that you have sufficient materials P10 confirm that all materials are stored according to suppliers' instructions and are still within use by date P11 confirm that any instructions for use of equipment, tools or materials are up to date and provide the information you need where appropriate P12 make sure that the equipment is available for the duration of the cleaning operation P13 confirm that all equipment is present and free from damage P14 comply with the relevant health and safety guidelines and requirements whilst inspecting equipment P15 make sure that the equipment is safe to clean ASTICT1 2
Knowledge and understanding K1 K2 K3 K4 what information, instruction and other information you might need to carry out cleaning operations how to get more information when you need it specific information about ICT equipment that could affect how you carry out cleaning operations what authority is needed to carry out cleaning operations, why it is needed and from where to get this authority K5 K6 K7 K8 the types of equipment, tools and materials you need and from where to get them where to get instructions on the proper operation of equipment, tools and materials when you need them why it is important to confirm the proper operation of equipment the safety requirements for using equipment, tools and materials, including the Health and Safety at Work Act (HASAW) and Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) requirements K9 what action to take if the equipment is not available K10 who is responsible or available to make the equipment safe to clean and how to contact them K11 what procedures to follow if you are responsible for making the equipment safe to clean and why you must follow them K12 the current health and safety guidelines for cleaning ICT equipment K13 the procedure for recording missing or damaged items of equipment and why you must follow them ASTICT1 3
Additional Information Scope/range 1 details of: location of equipment; type of equipment; access to and availability of equipment 2 instructions or specific information from: your client; your own organisation's procedures 3 instructions or specific information about: access; security; equipment availability 4 authority from: client; own organisation e.g. access to sensitive or restricted areas. 5 equipment: protective clothing; warning signs as required by client or own organisation's procedures 6 tools: hand tools; power tools; specialist tools 7 materials: cloths; disposable wipes and tissues; cotton buds; cleaning agents; cleaning solutions. 8 instructions from: the manufacturer; your own organisation; your client 9 equipment: computers; printers, scanners; keyboards; mice; headsets; telephones; speakers; fax machines; photocopiers. 10 safe to clean: unplug from power source; all parts of the equipment are accessible. ASTICT1 4
Developed by Asset Skills Version number 2 Date approved October 2012 Indicative review date Validity Status Originating organisation Original URN Relevant occupations Suite Key words November 2015 Current Original Asset Skills ASTICT1 Cleaning services; specialist cleaning; Specialist cleaning operations computers; printers, scanners; keyboards; mice; headsets; telephones; speakers; fax machines, photocopiers, safe to clean: unplug from power source, accessible. ASTICT1 5